Evaluative study of co-located schools established following the Christchurch earthquake Last Publication Date: 01 Dec 2012 As a result of the February 2011 earthquake and subsequent aftershocks, a number of schools in the central city and the eastern suburbs had sustained significant…
Inquiry Report: Auckland Council: Transition and emerging challenges Last Publication Date: 01 Dec 2012 The amalgamation of Auckland's local authorities and regional council into a single Auckland Council (the Council) is one of the most significant public sector reforms of…
Inquiry Report: Matters arising from the 2012-22 local authority long-term plans Last Publication Date: 01 Dec 2012 The long-term plans (LTPs) that local authorities prepare every three years provide an insight into the position and future intentions of the local government sector. The…
A Risk Framework for Earthquake Prone Building Policy Last Publication Date: 01 Nov 2012 The New Zealand Department of Building and Housing (DBH – now the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment, or MBIE) is carrying out a review of…
Family-centred Communities: The Role of Local Government Last Publication Date: 30 Oct 2012 In 2009 the Families Commission and Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) recognised the key role local government has in influencing and enhancing outcomes for families’ wellbeing…
Early Start Evaluation Report Last Publication Date: 01 Oct 2012 Early Start is an evidence-based, early intervention programme developed by Professor David Fergusson, from the Christchurch School of Medicine, in conjunction with local social service providers…
An Assessment of Data Quality for Examining Alcohol-Related Issues in the Queenstown Lakes District Last Publication Date: 01 Jun 2012 The specific objectives of this feasibility study were to examine: The availability and robustness of data and information to assess alcohol-related issues in the Queenstown Lakes District. Whether,…
Improving the System: Meeting the Challenge Last Publication Date: 23 Apr 2012 The Improving Patient Flow Toolkit has been developed in collaboration with a sector based working group, and comprises ten improvement strategies that when implemented, will assist…
Innovation and the city: Review of the Auckland regional innovation system Last Publication Date: 01 Apr 2012 Place matters in innovation. New ideas – and the capability to translate them into innovative goods, services, processes or markets – rely on the sharing of…
Local government: Results of the 2010/11 audits Last Publication Date: 01 Apr 2012 I am publishing this report in a context of potential change in the local government sector. The nature and amount of change has yet to be…